Standard Nikon AI wide-angle at 28mm f/2.8, the natural first wide-angle for the F-mount manual focus system.
The Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AI is the standard wide-angle prime for the Nikon F-mount manual focus system, providing a useful 75-degree field of view that was the most popular wide-angle focal length during the manual focus era. The AI mount provides meter coupling for accurate TTL metering on compatible Nikon bodies.
The 28mm perspective provides noticeably wider coverage than 35mm without the extreme distortion of ultra-wide-angles, making it the versatile wide-angle choice for street, landscape, and documentary photography. The optical design delivers sharp images with clean Nikon rendering, especially from f/4 onwards.
Build quality is premium Nikon AI with all-metal construction, smooth focusing helicoid, and the precise aperture click stops that characterise Nikon's manual focus lens range. The compact barrel and light weight make it an ideal everyday wide-angle companion.
The Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AI is one of the most affordable quality wide-angle primes on the used market for Nikon F-mount. The 28mm perspective, Nikon build quality, and sharp optics make it the natural first wide-angle purchase for Nikon manual focus system photographers.